Woman critically hurt, abandoned after motorcycle crash

TACOMA, Wash. - A woman who was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle suffered life-threatening injuries in a high-speed crash early Friday in Tacoma, police said.

Officers responded to the scene, in the 1900 block of Marine Drive NE, after receiving a report of a serious injury accident.

When they arrived, the victim was found on the pavement, but the motorcycle and its driver were gone.

The woman was treated at the scene by medics then rushed to Tacoma General Hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.

An investigation found that the motorcycle driver had lost control and crashed while the woman was riding as a passenger. High speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in the accident.

The motorcyclist then fled the scene on the motorcycle, leaving behind his helmet.

A description of the suspect was sent to local hospitals.

Police later developed information about the motorcyclist's identity, and will be sent to detectives for follow-up action.